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Friday, 13 January 2017

Lavender Love


I have finally got around to using the rest of the lavender from my mum's communal garden. You can see the first batch of lavender bags here. I started with a nice piece of natural looking linen, and the first attempt above was OK, but not very inspired. So I then decided to go for a leaf shape, and add a ribbon. This way they can be hung on a coat hanger to keep clothes fresh. I have kept the stitching quite simple, and the cream seemed to show up best.



For the last few I thought I would go for something a bit more unusual, and these are the ones I like the best. It is just a line of backstitching up the centre, and some big random spaced stitches to the side. So I hope I will be smelling nice this year.

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9 comments:

  1. E Strea Chikitu13 January 2017 at 03:26

    beautiful! I can almost smell that lavender!

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  2. Carolee Crafts15 January 2017 at 23:34

    Lavender is one of the best scents, IMO, love what you have done with the sachets

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  3. Caroline16 January 2017 at 11:03

    Such a lovely idea. I have lots of lavender in my bedroom to ease sleep x I may just use this idea to make some little gifts for friends!

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  4. Sum of their Stories16 January 2017 at 12:50

    I LOVE these, the last few feel very retro, maybe 1970's or perhaps a little Orla Kiely. Did you ever see the children's book "Rosie's Walk" by Pat Hutchins? It was one of my favourites as a kid and these really remind me of her illustrations. "Rosie the hen went for a walk........."

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    1. Ginx Craft16 January 2017 at 14:22

      Yes, they did remind me of Orla Kiely too. I know the "Rosie's Walk" book that you mention.

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  5. vicky myers17 January 2017 at 10:18

    I too love the latter ones:) beautiful in their simplicity.

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  6. Carie @ Space for the Butterflies17 January 2017 at 14:07

    Oh they're all so pretty - I love the top one too and the funky leaves would always make you smile wouldnt they :)

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  7. Anonymous18 January 2017 at 02:28

    So much fun! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  8. Teresa B20 January 2017 at 08:37

    These are just lovely, the last ones are mt favorite too. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!

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